Zomato CEO: 5,000 Gig Workers Removed Monthly for Fraud, 2 Lakh Leave Voluntarily

• Zomato removes over 5,000 gig workers monthly due to fraud cases, as revealed by CEO Deepinder Goyal.
• Approximately 1.5 to 2 lakh gig workers voluntarily leave the platform each month, viewing it as temporary employment.
• Goyal's statements were made in a podcast with YouTuber Raj Shamani, amidst recent strikes by gig workers over working conditions and low wages.
• Zomato provides insurance cover for gig worker deaths in accidents and offers jobs to their families.
• Goyal claims gig workers can earn over ₹25,000 monthly working 8-10 hours daily, six days a week.

Why It Matters: Zomato CEO reveals high churn of gig workers due to fraud and voluntary departures, while addressing worker welfare.